When:
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 14:30 – 15:30
Where:
Faculty Lounge, Deree – The American College of Greece
Organized by:
MA in TESOL – The American College of Greece

About the event

Ιn today’s multicultural classrooms, fostering inclusivity and cultural awareness is essential for creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. This interactive workshop explores practical strategies for integrating cultural diversity into daily teaching practices, promoting meaningful student interactions, and enhancing language learning through real-world connections. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and role-playing exercises designed to encourage self-reflection and actionable takeaways. By the end of the session, educators will leave with ready-to-use strategies and digital tools to celebrate diversity and empower students as global citizens. Get ready to share, learn, and transform your teaching!

About the speaker

Dr Maria Diakou
Deputy Head for the Cyprus Ministry of Education
Faculty member at the University of Nicosia and Frederick University

Dr. Maria Diakou works as a deputy head for the Cyprus Ministry of Education and as a faculty member at the University of Nicosia and Frederick University (Teaching postgraduate program Intercultural Studies and Greek as a 2nd/Foreign Language). She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and a Doctorate in Education. She is currently the Coordinator of IATEFL LTSIG (Learning Technologies Special Interest Group). She is a Consulting Member of the MA in CALL committee of the Cyprus University of Technology, giving suggestions, support, and feedback to evaluate and adapt MA program to meet the needs of language instructors in schools. Her research interests are in technology in language learning and multicultural education.

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